Ride4UnitedWay speeds into Durham Region
After raising around $44,000 through Ride4UnitedWay in 2018, organizers are hoping to hit the $50,000 mark this year. (Photo courtesy of the United Way Durham Region) By [...]
July 30, 2019
Local air cadet receives award
Local air cadet Cameron Heynemans was awarded with the Lieutenant Colonel James Gale Air Cadet League of Canada Award. (Photo supplied) Oshawa Cadet Cameron Heynemans [...]
Carbon monoxide exceedance at Durham York Energy Centre
The region has released details regarding an exceedance of carbon monoxide (CO) at the Durham York Energy Centre (DYEC). According to regional staff, the exceedance, measured [...]
A musical for a midsummer night
To celebrate its 25th anniversary, Driftwood Theatre began its tour in Oshawa where it all began with a rendition of A (musical) Midsummer Night’s Dream. They put the show [...]
Province seeking efficiency in family and civil courts
Durham MPP and Parliamentary Assistant to the Attorney General Lindsey Park (far left) is heavily involved in efforts to review the province’s family and civil courts. [...]
Information session on possible incinerator capacity increase
Durham Region is holding an information session Aug. 21 on a possible capacity expansion at the Durham York Energy Centre. Durham Region is hosting a public information [...]
Police given more tools to find missing persons
By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express New provincial legislation will allow police officers easier access to documents regarding missing person investigations. As of July 1, [...]
Region lays out federal priorities
The expansion of the Lakeshore East GO Line’s rail transit is one of eight initiatives the region has pegged for federal investment. By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express A [...]
Region appoints new social services commissioner
Stella Danos-Papaconstantinou The region has found their new commissioner of social services. Stella Danos-Papaconstantinou will take over the position effective Sept. 3. [...]
Local seniors get a taste of Hawaii
(Photo supplied) Residents at Traditions of Durham Retirement Residence in Oshawa donned their hula skirts and leis during a recent luau [...]